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| Born | April 9, 1932 |
| Hometown | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Spouse | Valda Crider (m 1953 - 1998) |
| Children | Debbie Perkins , Stan Perkins , Greg Perkins , Steve Perkins |
| Parents | Buck Perkins , Louise Perkins |
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What's happening in Columbus this weekend? Check out these 10 events
- Upcoming events include Otterbein Summer Theatre's 'I Do! I Do!,' Barenaked Ladies in concert, and 'Movies by Moonlight' at Easton Town Center.
- The Montgomery Advertiser
Review: ASF’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet' is musical delight
- The Montgomery Advertiser
ASF's 'Million Dollar Quartet' takes audiences to legendary 1956 jam
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- EntertainmentThe Tennessean
Sam Phillips' son Jerry talks about his father, Sun Records and Memphis' rock 'n' roll legacy
Sun Records founder Sam Phillips is celebrated on what would've been his 100th birthday at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
- EntertainmentMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.
RAMBLIN: Sam Phillips: Bringing the Sun to rock 'n' roll
Jan. 8—Seeing that Sun Records owner and rock 'n' roll pioneer Sam Phillips would have been 100 on Jan. 5 reminded me of an experience I once had regarding the vaunted record label. I remember standing in my front yard when I was a kid and feeling startled to see a black and yellow disc come spinning out of the sky. As it spun down to the grass, I ran over to where it landed. When I reached ...
- CelebrityAssociated Press
Today in History: December 4, the "Million Dollar Quartet"
On Dec. 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. In 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson left Washington on a trip to France to attend the Versailles (vehr-SY’) Peace Conference.
- EntertainmentMiami Herald
‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’ regifts four musical legends at Actors’ Playhouse
An impromptu jam session by four future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame giants has become one of those showbiz gifts that keeps on giving.
- EntertainmentThe Monroe News
One Night in Memphis: RRCA hosts tribute to legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, others
"One Night in Memphis" will perform Saturday at River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe.
- CelebrityNY Daily News
Jerry Lee Lewis, rock ‘n’ roll icon, dies at 87 at Memphis home
Jerry Lee Lewis, who said rock ’n’ roll would send him to hell and kept playing it anyway, may know now whether his fears were justified. Lewis died Friday at his home in Desoto County, Miss., his publicist confirmed to the Daily News. He was 87 and had been in frail health. “He is ready to leave,” wife Judith, who was with Lewis when he died, said shortly before his death. Nicknamed “The ...
- EntertainmentBillboard
Jerry Lee Lewis Dead at 87
Lewis was inducted into both the Country and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.
- EntertainmentThe Repository
Players Guild move to KSU Stark opens with 'Million Dollar Quartet' and jukebox musical
"Million Dollar Quartet" features more than 20 songs from Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. Show runs on weekends this month.
- NewsThe Jackson Sun
Mingle: Circles of Hope telethon benefits Carl Perkins Centers for Prevention of Child Abuse
The Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson held a telethon to raise funds for the Carl Perkins Centers for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
- U.S.The Jackson Sun
Battle of the badges: Jackson fire, police departments square off for a good cause
In another fierce and friendly battle between departments, police and firefighters held a rib-eating contest to raise funds for the Carl Perkins Center.
